This rousing epic was disowned by director Stanley Kubrick after a contentious, difficult production, but "Spartacus" still offers grand-scale entertainment, thanks to bold, sure-handed direction and a powerhouse cast.

Even better, "Matty Ice" has a new go-to weapon in the sure-handed Gonzalez — who should have tremendous impact near the goal line, as the Falcons try to improve on a middle-of-the-pack, 55.4% red-zone TD rate.